UNDER THE EDGE INCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINE GREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE, ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW www.undertheedge.net No. 242 March 2019 ISSN 1466-8211 Local Names I find some of the local names fascinating, some will be found on maps and others are passed on by word of mouth. A lot of people will know the road from Monsal Head towards Wardlow (Castlegate Lane) as Scratta and probably have no idea why it is so named. Leaving Monsal Head travelling up towards Wardlow past Chertpit Lane on the right is ‘Scratta Wood’ (see photo) which is a one acre wood surrounded by a stone wall. In only the last couple of months it has been sold by the Peak Park for a few thousand pounds, I can’t think why anybody would want to buy it as they would not be able do anything with it. It is actually a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’, can’t think why as there are just a few trees and what was once a rubbish tip. Another name that intrigues me is ‘Ruby’s Chair’, a limestone slab where you sit and admire the view (see photo). Who was Ruby and who took the trouble to install the seat. It lies in an easterly direction from Black Harry’s Gate. There’s another name, Black Harry, he was purported to be a highwayman who haunted the area a couple of hundred years ago and would rob travellers passing through until he was caught, hung, drawn and quartered and then gibbeted on the gallows tree at Wardlow Mires. Longstone Lane running between Thornbridge Hall and Ashford is known as ‘Shady Lane’ or even ‘Shaley Lane’ by locals. Another local name that really appeals to me is ‘Thunderpit Lane’ which is a continuation of Narrowgate Lane out of Wardlow. I am sure thereAndy are Hannamany more interesting local names and would Challenge Voyageappreciate to your Fastnet feedback Rock on the above names and any more you can tell me about. This summer I will be undertaking a 14-day challenge voyage where we will attempt to circumnavigate Ireland from Oban, Scotland. The voyage is part of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland’s Young Leaders Development Programme which aims to develop the confidence of 12 young people and provide us with both sailing and leadership qualifications in order to equip us to be the future volunteers on which the Trust relies. OYT is an award-winning youth work charity which sails with young people from all different backgrounds, to give them the opportunity to realise their potential in what can often be a life-changing experience. I first sailed with the Trust through my school and have since returned to volunteer because I recognise the importance of what they do. In order to take part in the Development Programme, I have been asked to raise at least £600 for the charity to help cover the cost of the voyage. If anyone would be willing to make a small donation to help me towards my goal please visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ AshKreit or contact me via email for more details on [email protected]. AshIf you Kreit would like more information about the Trust please visit https://oytscotland.org.uk/. Leading a sail hoist for a group of young people. Pic courtesy Ash Kreit Bakewell and Ashford Film Society Bakewell and Ashford Film Society’s March presentation will be the delightful and funny film “Outsourced” (2009 cert PG13) on Sunday 10th March 2019 at WhenThe Medway the call Centre, centre Bakewell.he manages The in doorsSeattle open is outsourced at 7.00 pm to and India, an introductionTodd travels thereto the to film train will his start replacement. at 7.30pm. Housed in a new building that looks like an above- ground bunker, the call centre is staffed by willing novices whom Todd trains to learn about India, and proceeds to do just that. sound American. One star on the staff is Asha, who teaches Todd that he should Most of our films are shown with subtitles. Refreshments are served during the interval. This month Janet Byrne will give an introduction to the film. Our programme of films is available at www.bashfilms.org.uk. Copies of our programme are available at The Medway Centre, Bakewell Library and the Bakewell Information Centre. Membership fee is £24.00 for 10 films. (Becoming a full member entitles you to borrow any films missed or any from our growing archive of DVD’s & Blu-Ray’s.) Temporary membership: £8.00 (2 films). Guest of a member: £5.00 (1 film). To join BASH contact: Cheryl Mayfield, BASH treasurer, 01629 814770 or email [email protected] Cheques to join can be made to “Ashford Film Society” We look forward to seeing you at The Medway Centre on March 10th 2019. WARDLOW VILLAGE HALL Wardlow, Buxton SK17 8RP Events From coffee and cake to games nights there is something to appeal to everyone. To keep up to date with all our news and events follow us on Facebook or if you would like to be added to our community mailing list please send a request to: [email protected] We have held some exciting events so far – Halloween Bash Christmas Light switch on with Santa Grand Raffle Draw Table Top Sale ***Coming up in 2019!*** Sunday 21st April - Easter Egg Hunt with Homemade Cake and refreshments. Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June - Flower Festival with Homemade Cake and refreshments. More Exciting events to follow in 2019. If you are interested in hiring Wardlow Village Hall for an event, see one of our committee members, visit our Facebook Page or email: [email protected]. Wardlow Village Hall, Registered Charity 1029197 Email: [email protected] 2 Obituary The funeral of Peter Thornhill, who died peacefully at home on 18th January aged 89, was held in St. Giles on 8th February. Much man born and bred. He moved only once, on getting married, a mereloved by500 friends yards andup thefamily, road Peter from was Beech very definitelyHouse, where a Longstone he was born in June 1929. As a youngster, he assisted the blacksmith by turning the hand powered drill in return for repairs to his toys. He also pumped the church organ bellows in the days before it was converted to electricity. In school holidays he helped on the family poultry farm, and remembered delivering liquid egg to hospitals during the Blitz family poultry business, soon becoming a director. As a sideline, hewith started bombers a mushroom flying overhead. growing After enterprise leaving supplying school, he local joined hotels the and restaurants, but his enthusiasm for this was sadly dampened after an Inland Revenue investigation expressed scepticism at his lack of spending. In the early 1950s, Peter started a small dairy herd with eight Guernsey cows, and it was while milking in 1963 that he met a young and attractive milk recorder, Angela, who he duly married children Janet and Robert have fond memories of learning to ski anda year sailing later. holidays Peter was in theirfirst andboat foremost on Lake Windermere.a family man, Peter and their was also a good ice skater, and in 1963 he and his elder brother John and his wife Molly lived. Lights were threaded through the trees andmade the a skating whole village rink by invited flooding in the to enjoylawn atthe The fun. Lodge, where John By the 1970s, both the dairy herd and the family poultry business Peter Thornhill 1929 - 2019 a familiar sound on the Tannoy at Thornhill Meat and Poultry Ltd. In 1978, however, he decided to take a back seat as ahad non-executive grown significantly, director andof the the poultry call for business, “Mr Peter” in orderhad become to devote his energies full time to the dairy farm with Angela. He became known locally for his many progressive innovations, including hosting a Ministry of Agriculture Open Day to Peter’s warmth, generosity and kindness, as well as his mischievous sense of humour, will be sadly missed by Angela, Janet andshowcase Robert, silage and grandchildrenmaking, as the William,first farmer Matthew, to introduce Jake and this Zara. to the The area. family would like to thank everyone for all the kind messages and support they have received, which has been a great comfort. Local Milk The Village Shop The We will be open Tuesday to Friday Great Longstone Pasteurised on the farm 8-5,Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-1 rispin & Unhomogenised We stock a range of everyday Inn essentials, fresh fruit and veg, meat from Castlegate Farm Shop and New Close Butchers also fresh bread, milk,cheese, coal, logs and more. Please pop in to see us, visit our Facebook page or give us a call on 01629 640507. Many thanks Will and Heather -The Village Shop Traditional Village pub serving WSouthern Joinery hearty, home-cooked food Bespoke Woodworking lunchtimes and evenings Specialist in sliding box sash windows • Bar open all day Sat & Sun Casement windows and doors • A Robinson ‘Gold Award’ Pub • All joinery work undertaken • Large function room available F.O.C 2018 Mobile: 07707 772561 • Ramblers, Children & Dogs all welcome • Coach Parties catered for by appointment Free Range Eggs • Open Fire & Beer Garden FOOD HYGIENE RATING 0 1 2 3 4 5 • The Crispin Inn was awarded a Food VERY GOOD Yoghurt Hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good) by Derbyshire Dales District Council The Dairy, Church Lane Farm, The Crispin Inn, Main St. Great Longstone DE45 1TZ Great Longstone Web: www.southernjoinery.co.uk The Crispin Inn, MainTel: Street, 01629Great Longstone, 640237 Bakewell DE45 1TZ Open 7 Days Email: [email protected] www.thecrispingreatlongstone.co.uk 3 Policewomen and the Law in London and 27 Cities and Boroughs, unarmed combat.